Dallas Mavericks center/power forward Kristaps Porzingis was ejected from an NBA game for the first time during his playoff debut Monday night.
Porzingis was automatically ejected after being called for his second technical foul with 9:10 remaining in the third quarter.
Referees gave Porzingis and LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. double technicals following a confrontation that began when Morris wrapped his arms around Luka Doncic, drawing the ire of the Dallas star. Porzingis confronted Morris, and they were separated after Morris shoved Porzingis.
The call against Porzingis was widely criticized on Twitter, including by two members of the NBA's exclusive 30,000-point club: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and retired Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.